5 FORE STREET
TIVERTON, WITHERIDGE, DEVON EX16 8AH
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
150 m²
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£325,000 Mar 2026
Local average
£238,415 (+46.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (10,366 of 33,755)
Street crime
13 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully presented character property
- Popular village location with good amenities
- Two Reception Rooms
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Ground floor Bedroom/Dining room
- 3 further Bedrooms, Bathroom and Shower Room
- Landscaped Courtyard Garden
- Garage/Workshop
- Council Tax Band C
- Freehold
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situation - 5 Fore Street is set in Witheridge, a picturesque Devon village set amidst some of the county's most beautiful and unspoilt countryside. The village offers a good range of amenities including public house, two shops/general stores, post office, health centre, veterinary practice and primary school. The village is well-connected and equidistant between the towns of South Molton and Tiverton with both towns offering a further range of amenities including schooling to secondary level. Beyond Tiverton on the A361 is Junction 27 of the M5 where there is also a station on the Paddington Line at Tiverton Parkway.
Description - 5 Fore Street is a very appealing character property in the heart of this popular village. The property, which is Grade II listed in conjunction with the adjoining property, has been remodelled and improved by the current owners exudes much character and charm and will be found in excellent decorative order throughout. To the rear there is a large courtyard garden, with its own rear access and a very useful workshop.
Accommodation - A small entrance PORCH opens into the DINING HALL with a former fireplace and with stairs to the first floor. The very appealing SITTING ROOM has a deep bay window to the front as well as a large stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The spacious KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with oak worktops, 1¼ bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap, range cooker with hood above and door to the courtyard. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and fridge. Off the kitchen is a former dining room, now used as a DOUBLE BEDROOM. Off this room is a UTILITY ROOM with sink unit and plumbing for washing machine and a CLOAKROOM with WC and wash basin.
On the first floor there is a GALLERIED LANDING leading to THREE FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS, one of which features built-in storage. There is also a well-appointed FAMILY BATHROOM fitted with a modern suite and a SHOWER ROOM, also fitted with a modern suite.
Outside - To the front, the property has direct pedestrian access from Fore Street. There is also unrestricted parking in front of the property.
To the rear is a LARGE COURTYARD GARDEN, which has been attractively landscaped to provide a very pleasant and easily maintainable space. Solid double timber doors provide access to the rear and there is also a former garage, now a useful WORKSHOP with power and light connected and loft storage above.
Services And Further Information - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating via radiators.
Broadband - Standard and superfast available (Ofcom).
Mobile - Likely outdoors from all major providers (Ofcom).
Flying Freehold - Part of the first floor of the property is over part of the ground floor of the adjoining property.
Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole-selling agents, Stags on .
Directions - Approaching Witheridge from South Molton on the B3137, stay on the road leading through the village and the property will be seen on the left, shortly after passing the village Square.
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Listed by
South Molton
Stags
Reference: 161794679
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
396% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 03/03/2026 (3 months ago) | £325,000 | +4% |
| Sold | 29/03/2022 (4 years ago) | £312,500 | +377.1% |
| Sold | 23/11/2000 (25 years ago) | £65,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 WEST STREET, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8AA | £227,500 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 WIRIGA WAY, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8EQ | £175,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 WEST STREET, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8AA | £300,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 CHAPPLE ROAD, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8AS | £215,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 WEST STREET, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8AA | £239,000 | 29/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 20 BROOMHOUSE PARK, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8HB | £200,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 7 APPLE TREE CLOSE, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8AR | £192,500 | 11/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 13 WIRIGA WAY, WITHERIDGE, TIVERTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX16 8EQ | £183,500 | 05/08/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £216,563 (8 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Devon. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Devon.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid & East Devon: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Central | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Two Moors Store | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Page's Cross | 4.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 5.6 miles |
| Train station | Lapford | 6.3 miles |
| Train station | Morchard Road | 6.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 13 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 22 Jan 2014 |
| East Worlington Primary School | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 16 Jul 2014 |
| Rackenford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3.7 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2014 |
| Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4.7 miles | Good — 8 Feb 2013 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).